Testing our faith

''Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.  And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.'' Romans 5:3-5

I was reminded this morning that we may not always see God's bigger plan, but we can rest in knowing that whatever we are going through- good or bad- He always has a reason for allowing us to go through it.

I wanted to share my morning devotion on my blogspot today....
First, because I'm greatful for God's faithfulness and steadfast love. It's incredibly comforting for me to know that God is always faithful in giving us exactly what we need through His word at precisly the right time.
He knows just what we need to hear in order to be encouraged;and to nudge us back on track when we lose focus Him.
Second, because It's important for us as believers to remember that no matter what we, or any of our brothers and sisters in Christ face- God can, will, and wants to use it to strengthen us.
And third, because far too often it's easy to forget that every single one of us is going to face some type of struggle in our lives simply because we are human. I know for myself that every single time I forget that, God allows me to go through whatever suffering it is until I realize that He is in control of my life, and that I will never take a single breathe apart from him or without needing to lean on Him and His word. I know that even though the suffering may seem like it will never end, I can be confident in the promise of Philippians 1:6- ''that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
 Click here for my morning devotion.